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Austin’s Best Local Grocery Stores

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Erin May

RiverCity Market Salsa

As I’ve visited local markets and grocery stores in Austin that many neighborhood residents frequent, it quickly became apparent what Austinites value: organic food, local products, and craft beer. Though the atmosphere of these local businesses varies, they all make shopping local convenient and offer easy access to unique foods that are difficult to find anywhere else. Here’s a […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business

Find Your Last-Minute Holiday Gifts with The Austinot’s 2020 Gift Guide

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Brittany Ballard

Holiday gifts nestled in silver garland

We’ve somehow made it to the end of 2020. With Christmas just around the corner (literally!), it’s time to go through your list and check it twice. Although the holidays look a little different this year, it’s still easy to grab some last-minute holiday gifts from your local faves to spread a little bit of […]

Filed Under: Discoveries

How Austin Musicians Are Riding Out the Pandemic with Creativity

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

2020 has beaten us all up. Most of us are exhausted, struggling in one way or another, physically, mentally, or financially, and Austin musicians are no different. Without live music shows or venues to play in, how have our local musicians made do? How have they stayed afloat and on their fans’ minds? How have […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Music Tagged With: austin musicians

Must See Socially Distant Drive-Through Holiday Light Spectaculars

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Bill Tucker

Austin Trail of Lights Aerial View

As we all know, COVID-19 has not been kind to small businesses, restaurants, or life in general. And as we roll into the holiday season, many may find it hard to get into the holiday spirit for a variety of reasons.  Luckily, you can’t keep a festive season down, even in the midst of the […]

Filed Under: Discoveries Tagged With: christmas, trail of lights

The Ultimate Guide to Texas Wines for the Holiday Season

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

Why not support our Texas Hill Country wineries and impress your friends and family at the same time with the wide variety and high quality of Texas wines? I’ve asked a handful of knowledgeable, wine-loving local friends how to make the holidays more festive with Texas wine. Now I know I need to try more […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Drink

10 Austin Veteran-Owned Businesses

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Brittany Ballard

Austin businesses

This Veteran’s Day, I’d like to shine the spotlight on some of Austin’s Veteran-owned businesses. From cybersecurity protection to coffee roasting to recruiting veterans, you’ll want to check out these 10 businesses and learn about the amazing things that they’re doing.

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: veterans

7 of the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Austin

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Austinot Writer

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Austin

A really good chocolate chip cookie just can’t be beat. I would even argue that they are the best dessert of all time! Chocolate chip cookies are classic and comforting, but the coolest part is that they can be made so many ways. Whether you like chewy, bakery-style cookies or giant, thick cookies or crispy […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink, Local Business

House of ZZ Creates Sustainable and Eco-Focused Swimwear

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Brittany Ballard

woman wearing black one-piece swimsuit

One of my favorite things about Austin is that there is an almost never ending list of activities to do and events to attend. At the top of that list of activities are all the things that allow one to splash into some water-filled fun: swimming in Barton Springs, paddleboarding in Lady Bird Lake, or […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

At Home Series: Con’ Olio Moves Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar 101 Class Online

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

If you are into local restaurants, wineries, and farmer’s markets at all, you’ve likely sampled or bought Con’ Olio’s Ultra Premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar. They are offering their popular Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar class online. That’s right, now we can experience this virtual burst of knowledge and flavor comfortably in our own […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Local Business Tagged With: virtual

At Home Series: Cooking with El Alma’s Chef Alma

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

No more boring dinners! If you have run through your repertoire of go-to recipes, and can’t stand the thought of looking at that sourdough starter mess again, El Alma is here to help! Now you can sign up for an absolutely genius El Alma At Home monthly membership program. They have considered a wide range […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: cooking, mexican, virtual

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